The Hero Ranch Kitchen

4.8

2645 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 22 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

All reservations are made online at Open Table.
A minimum of 24 hours notice of cancellation is required or a charge of $30 will apply.
Multiple reservations made by the same party will not be honored. Even if you leave a note on Open Table, our reservation platform will not accommodate this request.
We allow a 15 min grace period, from your reservation time to be running late or to be sat at a table.
We have set forth dining times allotted for each party; they are as follows:
- For parties of 2 we have reserved 1 hour and 45 minutes.
- For parties of 4 we have reserved 2 hours.
- For parties of 5-6 we have reserved 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Outdoor reservations are subject to delay or cancellation depending on weather.
Please dress appropriately with warm attire if you are reserving an outdoor table. Outdoor reservations are subject to cancellation depending on weather.
If you have any questions regarding your reservation, please contact us at info@theheroranch.com

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Greek, Asian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(669) 267-3183
Website
http://www.theheroranchkitchen.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Jose Mendoza
Catering
Want The Hero Ranch Kitchen at your next event? We'll be there! Email info@theheroranch.com to get pricing and availability!
Private party facilities
We offer private dining events and experiences. Email info@theheroranch.com for more information. We look forward to hosting you!

Location
14583 Big Basin Way Ste 1A, Saratoga, CA 95070
Area
Saratoga
Cross Street
Big Basin Way/Highway 9
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Saratoga & Saratoga-Los Gatos (E) Bus Station<br />Line 51 Bus Stop
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Popular dishes

Buttermilk Fried Chicken & CornbreadUS$24.00
candied bacon | poblano cornbread | fresno honey butter | truffa aioli
Crab CakesUS$24.00
wild dungeness crab | remoulade | green cabbage slaw with sesame oil | chipotle aioli
Hamachi CarpaccioUS$24.00
ginger | avocado | fresno jalapeno chili | ponzu vinaigrette | truffle oil | crispy green onion
Mexican Shaved CornUS$12.00
cilantro aioli | cotija | jalapeno peppers | sour cream | radish | tajín | lime
Stuffed MushroomsUS$16.00
sausage | cream cheese | garlic | green and white onion | parmesan
Crispy Sushi BitesUS$24.00
spicy tuna + avocado | hamachi + ginger & white truffle oil | salmon + sweet soy caviar
Thai Taco TrioUS$24.00
shrimp | tuna | beef | thai peanut sauce | fried onion strings | napa cabbage | sweet peppers | mango slaw
Bacon Wrapped PrawnsUS$26.00
smoked apple wooed bacon | herb dressing | crispy onion strings | lemon
Tempura Green Beans US$18.00
poblano pepper aioli
Australian Grass-Fed Lamb ChopsUS$28.00
lemon herb dressing | tzatziki | cucumber | feta | tomato | relish
Buttermilk Fried Chicken SlidersUS$24.00
brioche bun | lettuce | tomato | dill pickle | fried onion strings | horseradish aioli
Grilled OctopusUS$24.00
lemon herb dressing | mixed greens | feta
Ahi TowerUS$24.00
avocado | ponzu | chili paste | onion and garlic | watermelon radish | wonton chips
Truffle FriesUS$10.00
kennebec potatoes | white truffle oil | parmesan
Prosciutto Burrata Crostini US$18.00
basil oil | arugula | balsamic glaze | arugula walnut pesto

Salads

salads can be made without dairy and/or meat

Beet SaladUS$16.00
red & golden beets | candied pecans | goat cheese | dill | champagne vinaigrette
Brussels Sprouts SaladUS$16.00
candied bacon & pecan | blue cheese crumble | apple | yellow raisins | lemon & pecan vinaigrette
Hero WedgeUS$16.00
baby iceberg | blue cheese crumble | avocado | candied bacon | cherry tomatoes | corn | sweet peppers | avocado blue cheese dressing
Fork & Knife CaesarUS$16.00
romaine hearts | parmesan crisp and crostini | sun-dried tomatoes | fried capers | garlic roasted anchovies
Roasted Pumpkin & Kale Salad US$18.00
roasted butternut squash | feta | toasted walnuts and pumpkin seeds | roasted garlic balsamic vinaigrette

Entrees

7oz Black Angus Braveheart FiletUS$44.00
truffle butter | urbani black truffle | irish cheddar scalloped potatoes
7oz Mishima Reserve Wagyu FiletUS$64.00
truffle butter | urbani black truffle | irish cheddar scalloped potatoes
16oz Bone In RibeyeUS$65.00
truffle butter | balsamic glaze | irish cheddar scalloped potatoes | grilled asparagus
Pan Seared HalibutUS$38.00
potato mash | sautéed spinach | poached egg | black caviar | lemon beurre blanc
Sweet N' Sticky Country Baby Back RibsUS$34.00
house-made HRK chipotle BBQ sauce | onion rings | green cabbage slaw with sesame oil
Mary's Organic Rosemary Chicken US$28.00
chicken breast | mixed basmati rice | broccolini | lemon rosemary butter
Cramy Vegetable Risotto US$28.00
white onion | red bell pepper | mushrooms | artichoke | sun dried tomato | parmesan
1/2 Lb Hero Ranch 100% Black Angus BurgerUS$22.00
ettuce | tomato | onion | bacon | cheddar | mayo brioche bun | kennebec potato chips
Pan Seared SalmonUS$36.00
celery root purée | grilled eggplant | cherry tomato | almond crusted goat cheese | lemon beurre blanc
14oz Bone-In Apricot Glazed Pork ChopUS$38.00
potato mash | bacon-infused brussels sprouts | sweet potato chips
Pan Seared ScallopsUS$38.00
celery root purée | cherry tomatoes | candied bacon | champagne vinaigrette

The Ranch Platter

The Ranch PlatterUS$275.00
38 oz Tomahawk | 4 Australian Lamb Chops | 2 4oz Lobster tails, Truffle Fries | Grilled Asparagus | Onion Rings

On the Sweet Side

$16

The Best Butter Cake
mascarpone whipped cream | raspberry gel | creme anglaise | fresh strawberry
Caramel Popcorn Sundae
vanilla ice cream | whipped cream | chocolate sauce | caramel sauce
Flourless Chocolate Cake
gluten free flour | guittard chocolate | vanilla ice cream
Ultimate Bread Pudding
orange curacao infused brioche | callebaut chocolate chips | vanilla ice cream | caramel
Berry Cobbler
gram cracker & almond crumble | vanilla ice cream | mascarpone whipped cream

After Dinner Drinks

Hero Ranch Espresso MartiniUS$16.00
titos | mr. black | illy espresso | trader vic's white chocolate liqueur
CoffeeUS$5.00
CappuccinoUS$5.00
LatteUS$5.00
Espresso
- SingleUS$4.00
- DoubleUS$6.00
Hot TeaUS$4.00
N/V Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Tawny PortUS$12.00
N/V Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Tawny PortUS$16.00
2012 Dolce Late HarvestUS$14.00

Cocktails

Taylor Made
kaiyo japanese whiskey | giffard peach liqueur | white peach puree | lemon | egg whites | bitters
Preacher Punch
Don Fulano blanco tequila | guava puree | aperol | lime juice
Bloomade
ketel one botanicals | jasmine green tea | lillet blanc | peach & orange blossom | soda
La Madera Rosa
nosotros anejo tequila | nosotros mezcal | hibiscos | lemon
Riddle Me This
no. 3 gin | lychee liqueur | st. germaine | hibiscus | lemon | simple
Hero Old Fashioned
buffalo trace bourbon | cocoa nib & coffee | simple | angostura bitters
Mind Games US$16.00
titos vodka | pamplemousse liquer | grapefruit juice | grapefruit soda | lemon | grenadine

Premium

The Executive
remy martin 1738 | amaro montenegro | peach liqueur | bitters | lemon
Barrelled Aged Negroni
nolets gin | carpano antica | campari | aperol | barrel aged 2 months

Mocktails

Easy Breezy
pineapple juice | lemon juice | simple | ginger beer
Razelberry Spritz
razpberry puree | lime juice | orgeat | soda

Wine

Sparkling

N/V | LVE | CAUS$30.00
BOTTLE
N/V | Sterling Brut | Napa US$30.00
Bottle
N/V | Veuve Cliquot | FranceUS$70.00
Bottle
N/V | Dom Perignon | FranceUS$220.00
Bottle

Chardonnay

2021 Rombauer | Napa ValleyUS$50.00
Bottle
2021 Flowers | Sonoma CoastUS$50.00
Bottle
2022 Far Niente | Napa Valley US$60.00

Rosé

2022 Belle GlosUS$30.00
Bottle

Sauvignon Blanc

2021 Brassfield | High Valley US$35.00
Bottle
2021 Rombauer | Napa ValleyUS$35.00
Bottle

Merlot

2020 Duckhorn | Napa ValleyUS$60.00

Pinot Noir

2021 Belle Glos | "Los Alturas" | SLHUS$50.00
Bottle
2020 Goldeneye | Anderson ValleyUS$55.00
Bottle
2021 Flowers | Sonoma CoastUS$50.00
Bottle
2019 Emeritus | Russian River US$55.00
Bottle

Cabernet Sauvignon

2021 Austin Hope | Paso RoblesUS$60.00
Bottle
2019 Silver Oak | Alexander ValleyUS$115.00
Bottle
2021 Pine Ridge | Napa US$60.00
Bottle
2019 Jordan | Alexander Valley US$70.00
2020 Duckhorn | Napa ValleyUS$70.00
Bottle
2020 Nickel & Nickel "State Ranch" | Napa ValleyUS$125.00
Bottle

Red Blend

2019 The Prisoner | Napa ValleyUS$50.00
Bottle
2019 Justin "Isosceles" | Paso RoblesUS$70.00
Bottle

What 2,645 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

San Francisco Bay Area
American
San Jose / Silicon Valley
Best Food
San Jose / Silicon Valley
Best Value
San Jose / Silicon Valley
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Hero Ranch Kitchen is a standout dining destination in Saratoga, known for its "outstanding food and service." Guests rave about the "phenomenal food" and the exceptional dining experience, whether celebrating special occasions or enjoying a casual meal. The ambiance is inviting, and the staff consistently go above and beyond to ensure a memorable visit. With a menu that pleases varied tastes, Hero Ranch Kitchen is a top choice for both locals and visitors alike.

2,645 Reviews

A
Ann
San Francisco
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, good wine prices, but additionally no corkage fee so we brought our wine this time.
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Brenda
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite restaurants. Outstanding food and service. Love their outdoor dining area.
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R
Ryan
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a family dinner for my wife's birthday and had a great evening. Food was outstanding and service was awesome. Our server, Eric, made the evening great. Attentive, accommodating, and great knowledge of the menu. Made the celebration all the more enjoyable.
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Claude
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great food and service, seating outside was too cold for us. It is getting expensive
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Barbara
Los Angeles
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious! great wine selection shared a yummy wedge salad husband had pork chop and I had baby back ribs-both cooked to perfection and presented beautifully Butter cake for dessert-spectacular! Our server was attentive and personable
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Carolyn
Tahoe
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ate outside on a chilly night but very comfortable with heat lamps and blankets on every chair. Halibut was fantastic and the special butternut squash was also excellent. Attentive waitstaff. Don’t hesitate to dine here.
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Doug
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good dining experience, scallops are great, filet is really good, halibut is very good. Ribs are just ok. Service is great.
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Joe
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love coming here on a date night with my wife or a group of friends. Always a great time. Thank you Hero Ranch Team!
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Bret
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unfortunately our halibut came out rare and was sent back. They threw it back on the pan and served it to us again 15 minutes later. This was my wife’s dish and it was her 40th birthday. The $70 bone in rib eye that I ordered was served rare and was very thin when medium rare was requested. The scalloped potatoes were very bland as well. I expect much more for this price point. Felt let down. Our waitress did their best but food was just above average and very overpriced.
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Jane
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came for my birthday Dinner with my husband and 2 of our close friends. Service was outstanding. Food was delicious! It was so sweet of them to give me a complimentary drink and dessert. We will come here again. Thank you for a great dining experience.
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FAQs

The Hero Ranch Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (669) 267-3183.

The Hero Ranch Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 2645 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

14583 Big Basin Way Ste 1A, Saratoga, CA 95070

Additional information

Cross Street
Big Basin Way/Highway 9
Area
Saratoga
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Greek, Asian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Saratoga & Saratoga-Los Gatos (E) Bus StationLine 51 Bus Stop
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jose Mendoza
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
http://www.theheroranchkitchen.com/
Phone number
(669) 267-3183
Catering
Want The Hero Ranch Kitchen at your next event? We'll be there! Email info@theheroranch.com to get pricing and availability!
Private party facilities
We offer private dining events and experiences. Email info@theheroranch.com for more information. We look forward to hosting you!

The Hero Ranch Kitchen

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Pan Seared Halibut

Beet Salad

Brussels Sprouts Salad

Starters

Buttermilk Fried Chicken & CornbreadUS$24.00

Crab CakesUS$24.00

Hamachi CarpaccioUS$24.00

Mexican Shaved CornUS$12.00

Stuffed MushroomsUS$16.00

Crispy Sushi BitesUS$24.00

Thai Taco TrioUS$24.00

Bacon Wrapped PrawnsUS$26.00

Tempura Green Beans US$18.00

Australian Grass-Fed Lamb ChopsUS$28.00

Buttermilk Fried Chicken SlidersUS$24.00

Grilled OctopusUS$24.00

Ahi TowerUS$24.00

Truffle FriesUS$10.00

Prosciutto Burrata Crostini US$18.00

Salads

Beet SaladUS$16.00

Brussels Sprouts SaladUS$16.00

Hero WedgeUS$16.00

Fork & Knife CaesarUS$16.00

Roasted Pumpkin & Kale Salad US$18.00

Entrees

7oz Black Angus Braveheart FiletUS$44.00

7oz Mishima Reserve Wagyu FiletUS$64.00

16oz Bone In RibeyeUS$65.00

Pan Seared HalibutUS$38.00

Sweet N' Sticky Country Baby Back RibsUS$34.00

Mary's Organic Rosemary Chicken US$28.00

Cramy Vegetable Risotto US$28.00

1/2 Lb Hero Ranch 100% Black Angus BurgerUS$22.00

Pan Seared SalmonUS$36.00

14oz Bone-In Apricot Glazed Pork ChopUS$38.00

Pan Seared ScallopsUS$38.00

The Ranch Platter

The Ranch PlatterUS$275.00

On the Sweet Side

The Best Butter Cake

Caramel Popcorn Sundae

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Ultimate Bread Pudding

Berry Cobbler

After Dinner Drinks

Hero Ranch Espresso MartiniUS$16.00

CoffeeUS$5.00

CappuccinoUS$5.00

LatteUS$5.00

Espresso

Hot TeaUS$4.00

N/V Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Tawny PortUS$12.00

N/V Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Tawny PortUS$16.00

2012 Dolce Late HarvestUS$14.00

Cocktails

Taylor Made

Preacher Punch

Bloomade

La Madera Rosa

Riddle Me This

Hero Old Fashioned

Mind Games US$16.00

Premium

The Executive

Barrelled Aged Negroni

Mocktails

Easy Breezy

Razelberry Spritz

Wine

Sparkling

N/V | LVE | CAUS$30.00

N/V | Sterling Brut | Napa US$30.00

N/V | Veuve Cliquot | FranceUS$70.00

N/V | Dom Perignon | FranceUS$220.00

Chardonnay